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A young Irish immigrant in San Francisco, California, landing a blow on a Chinese immigrant outside a saloon. American engraving, 1870s
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A young Irish immigrant in San Francisco, California, landing a blow on a Chinese immigrant outside a saloon. American engraving, 1870s
IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1870s.
A young Irish immigrant in San Francisco, California, landing a blow on a Chinese immigrant outside a saloon. American engraving, 1870s
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1870s 1880s Anti Chinese Anti Immigrant Anti Irish Blow Brutality Chinese Drunk Drunkard Entertainment Fight Immigrant Intoxicated Irish Kick San Francisco Yellow Peril
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and evocative print captures a moment of intense confrontation in the bustling streets of San Francisco during the 1870s. In this American engraving, we witness a young Irish immigrant delivering a forceful blow to a Chinese immigrant outside a saloon. The image serves as a stark reminder of the tensions and conflicts that arose between different ethnic groups during this period of rapid immigration. The scene unfolds late at night, with the dimly lit exterior of the bar providing an eerie backdrop for this violent encounter. Both men appear intoxicated, their actions fueled by alcohol-fueled bravado and aggression. The engraving portrays not only physical brutality but also highlights themes such as anti-immigrant sentiment prevalent at that time. The Irish immigrant's clenched fist symbolizes his frustration or anger towards his perceived competition from Chinese immigrants seeking employment opportunities in California's growing economy. This depiction reflects broader sentiments within society regarding fears over job scarcity and cultural clashes. While capturing one specific incident, this image encapsulates larger historical narratives surrounding immigration, racism, and xenophobia in America's past. It serves as both documentation and commentary on the struggles faced by immigrants from diverse backgrounds who sought to establish themselves in an unfamiliar land. Granger Art on Demand presents us with another thought-provoking piece that invites viewers to reflect upon our shared history while encouraging dialogue about issues still relevant today.
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